John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 24:10
At that time ,.... When Jehoiachin reigned: when the year was expired ; so it is in 2 Chronicles 36:10 or at the revolution of the year; which some take to be autumn, the beginning of the civil year with the Jews; but rather it was the spring, the time when kings went out to battle, 2 Samuel 11:1 . the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem ; that is, his army, under proper generals and officers, and by his orders: and the city was besieged ; in... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 24:8-20
This should have been the history of king Jehoiachin's reign, but, alas! it is only the history of king Jehoiachin's captivity, as it is called, Ezek. 1:2. He came to the crown, not to have the honour of wearing it, but the shame of losing it. Ideo tantum venerat, ut exiret?He came in only to go out. I. His reign was short and inconsiderable. He reigned but three months, and then was removed and carried captive to Babylon, as his father, it is likely, would have been if he had lived but so... read more